The 20 Best Absence Seizure Doctors Near Me in Norfolk, VA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 81 doctor with experience in Absence Seizure near Norfolk, VA. Of these, 69 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    University Of Virginia Dept Of Neurology

    Charlottesville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Schomer is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Schomer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Stroke, Absence Seizure, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Schomer is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Adjacent Health- Teleneurology

    440 Monticello Ave, Ste 1802, 
    Norfolk, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Abdelmalik is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Abdelmalik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Abdelmalik is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure

    UVA Health Adult Neurology Clinic

    1221 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jaideep Kapur is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Kapur is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Status Epilepticus, Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

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    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure

    UVA Health Adult Neurology Clinic

    1221 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nathan Fountain is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Fountain is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Thalamotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Neurology

    UVA Health Adult Neurology Clinic

    1221 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ifrah Zawar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Zawar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Photosensitive Epilepsy.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gamaleldin Osman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Osman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Absence Seizure, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samuel Lapalme is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Lapalme is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Succinic Semialdehyde Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Seizures, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Pediatric Specialists Of Virginia

    3023 Hamaker Ct, 300, 
    Fairfax, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu
    Offers Telehealth

    John Schreiber is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Schreiber is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Myoclonic Epilepsy, Seizures, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Office

    1101 E Marshall St, 
    Richmond, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Zubeda Sheikh is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Sheikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Status Epilepticus, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Children's Hospital Of Richmond At VCU

    1000 E Broad St, 
    Richmond, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Monica Islam is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Islam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tuberous Sclerosis, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, West Syndrome, Clouston Syndrome, and Rhizotomy.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Neuroradiology

    Mayo Clinic

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Derek Johnson is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Calvarial Hyperostosis, Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, and Meningioma.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jamal Khattak is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Khattak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Conversion Disorder.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology

    Sentara Neurology Specialists

    4000 Coliseum Dr Ste 200, 
    Hampton, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vikas Gupta is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Hampton, Virginia. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Memory Loss.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    1215 Lee St Rm 3510, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Rutka is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Rutka is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Medulloblastoma, Epilepsy, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alejandro Rabinstein is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Rabinstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, Thrombectomy, and Embolectomy.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Divyanshu Dubey is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Dubey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Encephalitis, Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration, Stiff Person Syndrome, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, and Nephrectomy.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Neurosurgery

    UVA Health Gamma Knife Center

    1221 Lee St Rm G512, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Sheehan is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Sheehan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arteriovenous Malformation, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Meningioma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Endovascular Embolization.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    UVA Health Pediatric Neurology And Epilepsy Clinic

    1221 Lee St # Ground, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Brenton is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Brenton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Status Epilepticus, Seizures, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Encephalitis.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Psychiatry
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Psychiatry

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neeraj Kumar is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis, Tuberculous Meningitis, Bacterial Meningitis, Liver Embolization, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    3300 Gallows Rd, Critical Care Medicine, 
    Falls Church, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Pravin George is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. George is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Seizures, Thrombectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Absence Seizure?

    An absence seizure is the term for a type of seizure involving staring spells. This type of seizure is a brief (usually less than 15 seconds) change in awareness due to abnormal electrical activity in the brain.

    When should I see an Absence Seizure doctor near Norfolk, VA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Absence Seizure doctor near Norfolk, VA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Absence Seizure doctors near Norfolk, VA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Absence Seizure doctors near Norfolk, VA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Absence Seizure doctor near Norfolk, VA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Absence Seizure doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Absence Seizure doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Absence Seizure doctor near Norfolk, VA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Absence Seizure doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Absence Seizure doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Absence Seizure doctors near Norfolk, VA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Absence Seizure doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Absence Seizure doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Absence Seizure doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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